Author Description
Worship in Every Event is a superb collection of suggested orders of service that reflect events taking place in the contemporary world. Each outline is based on an actual occurrence and includes suggested Bible readings, music for worship, and prayers. However it is the intention of thecompilers that the book's users will adapt and enhance the suggested material in ways appropriate to their individual circumstances.In addition to the extraordinarily wide range of subjects covered, the book also features an invaluable resource list which offers suggestions of further reading, music books, and organizations that may be able to give further guidance.Includes services covering:Aids; Budget Day; Business; Children; Creation; Disability; Drugs; Fashion; Football Culture; Marriage; Mental Illness; Peace Talks; Pollution; Rape; Reunion of Friends; School Leaving; Unity in Song; War; and many more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates how liturgical practice can be integrated into the specific, often challenging events of contemporary life to provide spiritual context. The authors, Pauline M. Webb and Tony Webb, provide a structured framework for clergy and lay leaders to connect traditional worship elements with modern societal occurrences. By utilizing a modular approach, the text argues that worship should remain responsive to the immediate realities of the world rather than existing in isolation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of structured orders of service for diverse contemporary events.
- Curated selections of Bible readings, music, and prayers tailored to specific themes.
- A comprehensive resource list including further reading, music books, and relevant organizations.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive theological commentary on the events covered.
- It does not offer rigid liturgical mandates, emphasizing instead the need for user adaptation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners frequently cite this work as a practical tool for making worship services more relevant to current events. Experts highlight the utility of the resource list for those seeking to expand their liturgical repertoire beyond traditional formats.
Page Count:
178
Publication Date:
1998-07-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191456950
ISBN-13:
9780191456954
Religion
Christianity
Worship
Practical Theology